LAWYER PROFILE

Adriana Padilla

Latin America 2026

Ritch Mueller

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Mexico

3 years ranked

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Mexico

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Dispute Resolutions, Restructurings and Insolvency

Experience

Adriana Padilla joined the firm in 2015 and has been a partner since 2022.

Adriana has extensive experience in commercial and investment arbitration, serving as counsel and arbitrator under the rules of institutions such as ICC, LCIA, AAA-ICDR, ICSID, CANACO y CAM. She has been involved in disputes across various sectors such as infrastructure, energy, ports, construction, consumer, and corporate, governed by Mexican, international, or foreign law. Additionally, she has participated in judicial proceedings related to arbitration, including annulment and enforcement of awards, and interim measures.

Adriana is also actively involved in financial restructurings and insolvency proceedings, representing companies and creditors, and serving as counsel to the receiver.

Adriana gained international experience as a foreign associate at Cleary Gottlieb in New York.

Education

Queen Mary University of London

Master of Laws in International Dispute Resolution

2021

Diploma on International Law and Legal Studies

The Center for American and International Law

2012

Universidad Iberoamericana

Law Degree, cum laude

2009

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Mexico

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Adriana Padilla of Ritch Mueller earns praise from the market for her bankruptcy and restructuring practice in Mexico.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Mexico

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Partner Adriana Padilla continues to receive market endorsement for her prowess in arbitration proceedings in Mexico, especially those arising from the energy and natural resources field.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Adriana Padilla is an extraordinary lawyer with outstanding legal expertise. She is focused on implementing innovative legal strategies and addressing our needs.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Latin America
Adriana Padilla has outstanding legal qualities and is focused on implementing innovative strategies while meeting immediate and specific needs.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Latin America